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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.46, 24,022.37 and 6,652.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.46, 24,022.37 and 6,652.53 is: 9,981.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.46 : 24,022.37 = 6,652.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.46/24,022.37 = 6,652.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.46x = 24,022.37 × 6,652.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.46x = 159,809,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,809,553.73/16,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,981.57

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